Aikido for kids

Kids love aikido

Our children’s classes are for ages 6 and up. Kids 13 and older may start aikido in the adult class, depending on their maturity level. Emphasis is on good discipline and healthy attitude while enjoying a fun and rigorous practice. Drop by any of our children’s classes to watch or participate. Find out more

Aikido for adults

Aikido is fun

Our adult classes focus on proper technique and mental focus as well as overall fitness and flexibility. Calgary Aikikai welcomes persons of any age, gender or ability. New students may come and watch any class, and may also participate in up to four classes free of charge to see how they like it.

Calgary Aikikai

Aikido is fun

Since 1980, Calgary Aikikai has trained hundreds of students in this martial art that is both a practical self-defence and form of creative movement. We believe that the best way to learn is through enjoyable and spirited practice, with an emphasis on traditional techniques.

On the mat

The Last Igarashi Summer Aikido Seminar

Posted on by Beau Calvez

Igarashi Shihan, 7th Dan (Hashimoto, Japan) will join our members, old friends, new friends and any practitioners who are interested in the art for “The Last Igarashi Seminar” in Calgary: June 30th to July 2nd, 2017. Sensei has visited Calgary over the past 20+ years, sharing his skills and knowledge of aikido to all who wish to learn.

He will once more be instructing us, with precision and his special humour, on his vast knowledge of weapons and hand techniques. Whether you practice aikido, another art, or are interested in trying it out, this is the final opportunity to practice with this great master in the foreseeable future.

FRI, June 30th

Children’s Session (6-13)


Adults(14+)

SAT, July 1st

Adults (14+)


Banquet For Igarashi Shihan

SUN, July 2nd

Adults (14+)

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April 2017 Aikido Seminar, with Michael Friedl Shihan

Posted on by Beau Calvez

This April we are excited to be welcoming for the very first time seventh dan Michael Friedl Shihan of Aikido of Ashland in Oregon. Sensei will be teaching with us from April 7th to 9th, 2017. All are welcome to come train and learn with this master instructor who has been practicing aikido for over 45 years.

FRI, April 7th

Children’s Session (6-13)


Adults(14+)

SAT, April 8th

Adults (14+)


Saturday event

SUN, April 9th

Adults (14+)

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A Black Belt Meaning

Posted on by Andrew Barron

Andrew Sensei, Inaba Sensei, Todd SenseiIn my time at various dojos as a member, or as a visitor, it has come up numerous times as to what a black belt is, what does it represent and what it does not. In many cases it is viewed as a landmark of excellence and others as a starting point in ones understanding of the art and one’s individual progress on a path.

In dojos I have practiced in the range of “technical expertise” has varied dramatically which used to puzzle me. In North America “the belt” has over time morphed into somewhat of a status symbol and goal for many practitioners but real value depends much on the individual and the rigour and or philosophy of the dojo/association.

“A black belt has only the meaning which you place upon it. It is, after all, only a belt, much better suited at holding a dogi together than holding together sociological constructs.”

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